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The ability to communicate, interact with different cultures, and think critically is essential in the medical field. The interactive media scenario you will use for this assignment illustrates a situation that could easily arise when working in health care. To complete this assignment, access the “Allied Health Community” media link in the study materials and complete the following:

1. Click “Enter” to begin.
2. Click on the box that says “SCENARIOS.”
3. Click on “View Scenario” for the “Critical Decision Making for Providers.”
4. Examine how the described problem might happen in your facility and the impact it could have. Work through this situation by examining all of the choices presented in the scenario.
5. When you get to the end of the scenarios, one scenario will have the word “Transcultural” on the top right corner. Click on “Transcultural.” Read the scenario and answer the four questions that are provided.

While APA style is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide located in the Student Success Center.

Regarding Alma I would first plan my approach to make her feel important in her care and respected. I would make eye contact, smile, introduce myself and clearly explain to the patient all my actions before doing them to attempt to build a rapport. I would assess the patient’s beliefs, daily activities, current behaviors, treatments and environment. All keeping in mind that this patient may take time to accept me as someone she wants to trust. Issues and experiences are going to be very important to analyze to get to underlying reasons the patient acted like this. I also would make sure to assess patient understanding of medical history, and current medicatons. I would speak clearly, slowly, and in normal tone repeating as necessary to the patient as needed. However, I would aim for patient centered care and involvement, since the reading says the patients that are complaint are just following instruction rather than making a choice I would much rather follow strategies that empower the patient to be active in health care. Collaboration is between the patient, physician, nurses, pharmacist, dietician and any other provider that is part of the care team. Effective communication and collaboration between health professional and patient, guided by factual information and experience of the health professional, allows patients to make informed choices about an agreed upon recommendation (Falvo, 2011). Outcomes are more favorable when patient centered care and collaboration are applied.

Research suggests strategies that can be rememebered by the pneumonic “SIMPLE”

S= Simplifying regimen characteristics such as adjusting medications (time, dosage, frequency), matching the patient with activities of daily living, using reminders of changes in routine (medication reminders, excercise ot routine reminders, medication boxes with daily routine planned out)

Imparting knowledge= distributing written pamphlets, or handouts. Discussing with care team (nurse, physician, pharmacist). Analyzing patient knowledge and

M= Modifying patient beliefs- Assessing perceived susceptibility, severity, benefit, and barriers. Rewarding, tailoring, and contingency contracting

P= Patient and family- providing patient with clear messages and active listening. Including the patient in decisions regarding care. Sending reminders or follow up via email, phone, call or mail.

L= Leave the bias- Tailoring the education to patients’ level of understanding

E-Evaluate adherence- Patient self reporting is most common. Pill counting or logging of activities.

“Clinicians can optimize behavior change by ensuring that the patients (1) perceive themselves to be at risk due to lack of adoption of healthy behavior (perceived susceptibility), (2) perceive their medical conditions to be serious (perceived severity), (3) believe in the positive effects of the suggested treatment (perceived benefits), (4) have channels to address their fears and concerns (perceived barriers), and (5) perceive themselves as having the requisite skills to perform the healthy behavior (Atrja, Bellam, &Levy, 2005).”

Reference:

Atreja, A., Bellam, N., & Levy, S. R. (2005). Strategies to enhance patient adherence: making it simple. MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine, 7(1), 4.

Falvo, D. (2011). Effective Patient Education: A Guide to Increased Adherence. Retrieved from https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/jones-and-bartlett/2010/effective-patient-education_a-guide-to-increased-adherence_ebook_4e.php

REPLY2

There are many different efforts that could be taken in order to use collaboration to assist in compliance with a patient as difficult as Alma.The first effort could be integrating the family member, significant other or caretaker in with the patient education and treatment plan.This would give Alma someone that she trusts involvement in her care, which would be supplemental support in ensuring Alma remained compliant in her care, especially post-procedurally when Alma will need to follow after care instructions to avoid complications.Another source of collaboration is a multi-disciplinary approach.This type of care would require the collaboration and coordination among healthcare professionals involved in Alma’s care such as the general practitioner, pharmacists, health insurers and other practitioners involved in her care.Not only would all of her healthcare providers be aligned in her care, it alleviates some risk of polypharmacy and any conflict of interests between providers.Having a health insurer involved in the collaboration can reduce dispersion in care that could result in higher costs, which would ultimately decrease the cost strain on the patient.Finally, it would be of most importance to ensure Alma was part of the collaboration so that she felt empowered in her decision-making and was an active participant in her treatment plan.Combining all factors of this collaboration would help ensure that Alma was compliant in her procedure and post-procedural medications.

References:

Costa, E., Giardini, A., Savin, M., Menditto, E., Lehane, E., Laosa, O., . . . Marengoni, A. (2015, September 14). Interventional tools to improve medication adherence: Review of literature. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4576894/

Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following:

1. Examine the health-illness continuum and B.discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients.
2. Explain how understanding the health-illness continuum enables you, as a health care provider, to better promote the value and dignity of individuals or groups and to serve others in ways that promote human flourishing.
3. Reflect on your overall state of health. B.Discuss what behaviors support or detract from your health and well-being. C. Explain where you currently fall on the health-illness continuum.
4. Discuss the options and resources available to you to help you move toward wellness on the health-illness spectrum. A.Describe how these would assist in moving you toward wellness (managing a chronic disease, recovering from an illness, self-actualization, etc.).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

An abstract is not required. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

Benchmark InformationThis benchmark assesses the following competency:RN-BSN5.1. Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum.

See attachments below and follow directions 

The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following:

1. Compare the physical assessments among school-aged children. Describe how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of the child.
2. Choose a child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Identify the age of the child and describe the typical developmental stages of children that age.
3. Applying developmental theory based on Erickson, Piaget, or Kohlberg, explain how you would developmentally assess the child. Include how you would offer explanations during the assessment, strategies you would use to gain cooperation, and potential findings from the assessment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

1. Find research articles in a peer-reviewed source about a successful functional therapy. 
2. Summarize the article by answering the following question:
   1. What is the therapy?
   2. How is the therapy used for illness prevention, health promotion, and heath restoration?
   3. Give an example of how this therapy can empower patients?
   4. Identify the actions you can take to work with patients who use functional medicine and safeguard a patient’s rights that choose to use this therapy.
   5. What are some of the limitations of this therapy?
   6. Include any other pertinent information.
3. Your paper should be 3-4 pages, including:
   • title page
   • reference page according to APA Writing Style
   • spacing and margin settings (APA Style)

 Assess the culture  

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate good organization, appropriate scholarly writing, and correct APA format for preparing a professional paper.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 3: Demonstrate effective communication and interprofessional collaboration in professional decision-making. (POs 3, 4)
• CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)

Due Date

Sunday end of Week 4, 11:59 p.m. MT.

Points

175 points

Late Assignment Policy

If the assignment is not submitted by due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.

Directions

1. Carefully read these directions and the grading rubric below.
2. Download the required template below under Template.
3. Rename that template as Your Last Name Professional Paper Worksheet.docx. This must be saved as a Microsoft Word document (.docx). Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Save your work often.
4. View the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet Tutorial [LINK] (Links to an external site.).
5. In the NR351 Announcements, locate the announcement entitled IMPORTANT: Assigned Article for Weeks 4 & 6 Assignments. In this announcement you will find:
   1. The link to the assigned article (you must be logged into the Chamberlain Library before clicking the link). Download this article in PDF format to your own computer for use in this assignment. Read the entire article once downloaded and saved.
   2. The location of the required sentence for the quotation and citation.
   3. The location of the required sentence for paraphrasing and citation.
6. This assignment must use the required article and sentences stated in the announcement described above to complete the following items:
   1. Reference for the assigned journal article,
   2. Quotation with citation,
   3. Paraphrased area with citation, and
   4. Assigned article summary.
7. Each of required items above is clearly described on the Professional Paper Worksheet Template. Page numbers for resources are provided on the template for your use.
8. The Assigned Article Summary that you write must be 175-200 words. The Summary must contain at least one short quotation, several paraphrased areas, and appropriately formatted citations.
9. When your Professional Paper Worksheet Assignment is completed, save and close the completed template. Click the Submit button at the top of this page to upload your completed assignment.

Template

Professional Paper Worksheet Template [LINK] (Links to an external site.)

Best Practices

• Please use your browser’s File setting to save or print this page.
• Use the template provided. Points will be deducted for incorrect or no template used.
• Contact your instructor with any questions.

Scholarly Sources and Citations

• Cite and reference the required article in APA format

**Academic Integrity**

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.

Rubric

NR351 W4 Professional Paper Worksheet Assignment RubricNR351 W4 Professional Paper Worksheet Assignment RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference for Assigned Journal Article:Create a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available.40.0 ptsExceptionalCreates a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Includes DOI if available. 0-2 elements missing or incorrectly done.35.0 ptsExceedsCreates a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including items in left column. 3-4 elements missing or incorrectly done.32.0 ptsMeetsCreates a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including items in left column. 5-6 elements missing or incorrectly done.15.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementCreates a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including items in left column. 7 or more elements missing or incorrectly done. OR creates reference for article other than the assigned article.0.0 ptsDevelopingNo reference provided.40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuotation with Citation:Type the assigned quotation from the assigned article using correct APA format including quotation marks, names of author(s), year, page number, and parentheses.35.0 ptsExceptionalTypes the assigned quotation from the assigned article using correct APA format including quotation marks, names of author(s), year, page number, and parentheses with 0-1 minor error31.0 ptsExceedsTypes the assigned quotation from the assigned article using correct APA format including items at left with 2-3 minor errors.28.0 ptsMeetsTypes the assigned quotation from the assigned article using correct APA format including items at left with 4-5 minor errors13.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementTypes a quotation other than the assigned quotation OR from a non-assigned article. OR has 6-7 minor errors.0.0 ptsDevelopingMore than 7 errors in APA quotation and citation format OR no quotation provided.35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParaphrased Area and Citation:Type appropriately paraphrased version of the assigned sentence using correct APA format including names of
author(s), year, and parentheses.40.0 ptsExceptionalTypes appropriately paraphrased version of the assigned sentence using correct APA format including names of author(s), year, and parentheses with 0-1 error.35.0 ptsExceedsParaphrased version of the assigned sentence is mostly appropriate using correct APA citation including names of author(s), year, and parentheses with 2-3 errors.32.0 ptsMeetsParaphrased version of the assigned sentence is minimally appropriate using correct APA citation including names of author(s), year, and parentheses. OR citation has with 4-5 errors.15.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementTypes a paraphrased version of a sentence other than the assigned sentence OR from a non-assigned article. OR has 6-7 minor errors. Inappropriately paraphrases words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.0.0 ptsDevelopingMore than 7 errors in APA paraphrase and citation format OR no paraphrase or citation provided.40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssigned Article Summary:Clearly summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are excellent. The Summary must contain appropriately formatted quotation, paraphrased areas, and citations.60.0 ptsExceptionalClearly summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are excellent. The Summary contains appropriately formatted quotation, paraphrased areas, and citations.53.0 ptsExceedsSummarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes most of the main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are good. The Summary contains mostly well formatted quotation, paraphrased areas, and citations.48.0 ptsMeetsSummarizes a fair amount of the content of the assigned article. Content includes a fair amount of the main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are fair. The Summary is missing a quotation, paraphrased areas, or citations. OR word count is 125-165 or 210-250 (10-50 words over or under required amount).23.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvides a summary but assigned article is not used. OR any of the following: • Word count is 75-124 or 251-300 (51-100 words over or under required amount). • Content includes few of the main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are poor. • The Summary is missing a quotation, paraphrased areas, AND citations.0.0 ptsDevelopingNo article summary is provided.60.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTemplate Use0.0 ptsNo points deductedCorrect template used0.0 ptsPoints deducted (10% deduction)17.5 points deducted (10%) for incorrect or no template used.0.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction0.0 ptsNo points deductedSubmitted on time0.0 ptsNot Submitted on Time – Points Deducted (5% per day)1 day late = 8.75 Deduction; 2 days late = 17.5 Deduction; 3 days late = 26.25 Deduction; 4 days late = 35 Deduction; 5 days late = 43.75 Deduction; 6 days late = 52.5 Deduction; 7 days late = 61.25 Deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late.0.0 pts
Total Points: 175.

• Introduction: (No heading needed here in APA) Explain the type of work setting you are discussing and whether interprofessional teams are currently present. If interprofessional teams are present, indicate a team function that could be improved. If interprofessional teams are NOT present, indicate what type of team you think might be possible in the setting.
• Describe a nursing action item for each component below that could contribute to: interprofessional team support; how this might impact the culture of your unit or organization; and possible impact on patient outcomes.
  • Compassion
  • Advocacy
  • Resilience
  • Evidence-Based Practice
• Summary: Include a summary statement of how iCARE components can support interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Address how you may be able to influence this process of support for interprofessional teams overall in your unit or organization.
• References: List any references used in APA format.

   Develop a nursing CARE PLAN for an older adult at risk for pressure injury using wellness and North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) diagnoses. Be prepared to discuss in class. 

 (Outcome 1,2,3,)